Celebrating peace with England...

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June 02, 1783

INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.

Page 2 has a document from the United States Congress beginning: "Whereas it is the desire of Congress, when the reduction of the army shall take place, to enable the officers and soldiers to return to their respective homes with conveniences and satisfaction..." with much more, signed in type: Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress.
Page 2 has a report from Boston beginning: "Monday last was celebrated at Cambridge the recognition of American Independence by his Britannic Majesty. The day was ushered in by the discharge of cannon..." with more on the celebration.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.